Now, the idea of seeing someone argue who was the "best Princess" in Equestria was hardly a new thing. In fact, such talks had appeared in articles across Equestria for some years now. And every Princess knew what it meant when another one turned up. They'd read it, they'd have a debate amongst themselves over what was said, they'd maybe argue, and then they'd laugh over it afterwards. But today, they come across one such article that causes no argument. In fact, it genuinely surprises them.

Their camping trip to the Everfree had been through some ups and downs, but Twilight and her friends nevertheless return home having enjoyed it. However, as they enter the Friendship Palace, they're shocked to discover an intruder within. A mare with a very familiar face, who has come to them after having escaped a gruesome fate. But, if that were not surprising enough, then they're truly taken aback when this newcomer explains why she's here.

No matter how nice a guy he was, Flash Sentry never seemed to be able to stay in a relationship for long. And it could not be denied that this fact seemed to be getting him down. So, one day, while sharing lunch with him, Sunset and Twilight help him to realise something important. That maybe not having a relationship wasn't such a bad thing after all.

It was a slow day in the Friendship Palace, and Twilight and her friends were getting tired of having nothing to do. But then, in walks Spike, and as the mares see him just doing what he loves on his day off, they come to realise that, quite frankly, there are things they could be doing right now.